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Responsible for safeguarding and the general welfare of the student-athletes, especially in terms of abiding by medical policies and procedures.
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Adheres to and enforces all policies and procedures of the Department and University, as well as the rules and regulations of the Southeastern Conference, the NCAA and other authorities that may legitimately influence the intercollegiate athletics program.
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Oversees the recruitment and selection of student-athletes. Ensures compliance with NCAA guidelines for contacting and entertaining prospects. Initiates the process for determining academic eligibility and issuing National Letters of Intent.
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Provides leadership and instruction in the personal and athletic development of student-athletes, to include counseling team members in academic, disciplinary and personal matters, when appropriate.
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Monitors the eligibility status and promotes the academic progress of student-athletes by working closely with the Director of Life Skills and the Director of Academic Support in Athletics. Assists in enforcing study hall attendance for referred freshmen and others with grade deficiencies.
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Develops and submits the sport’s annual budget with Associate Director. Manages the sport’s program within the framework of a balanced budget.
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Oversees the selection, purchase, fitting and maintenance of team equipment, to include uniforms, athletic equipment and supplies.
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Schedules and conducts regular practice sessions in and out of season, as permitted by NCAA rules and regulations. Develops and implements strategies for motivating student-athletes to perform at maximum levels as both individuals and a team.
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Arranges a competitive event schedule, in conjunction with the Vice Chancellor or Assistant Vice Chancellor, and/or Associate Director.
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Ensures that team travel arrangements are in compliance with University, Southeastern Conference and NCAA rules and regulations, to include monitoring the development of travel itineraries and coordination of travel plans.
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Oversees the conditioning and training of team members, in conjunction with the Head Strength and Conditioning Coach, the Director of Sports Medicine Program, and the Head Athletic Trainer to ensure that student-athletes are physically prepared for competition.
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Supervises assigned assistant coaches, part-time assistant coaches, volunteer coaches, graduate assistants and other support staff to ensure their compliance with applicable rules, policies and procedures. Provides orientation, training and guidance, as needed. Conducts performance evaluations and recommends salary increases, as appropriate.
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Participates in clinics, exhibitions and camp activities, as approved.
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Assists with approved fund raising activities, in cooperation with Executive Director of National Commodore Club, as requested.
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Participates in public relations activities, to include speaking engagements, television and radio interviews, and press conferences, as approved or requested. Represents the Department at professional, civic, charitable and alumni events.
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Compiles data and reports, as required by the Department and University.
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Provides student-athletes with information on opportunities to compete at approved national and international tournaments, meets, etc., in conjunction with the Associate Director of Student Athletics.
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Develops and publishes team rules regarding appearance, practice, class attendance, punctuality, dress code and general standards of behavior, with the approval of the assigned administrator. Enforces team rules with appropriate disciplinary action.
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Ensures the safety of student-athletes and coaching staff through careful monitoring of the condition of athletics equipment and facilities utilized by the designated sport. Submits requests for repair, maintenance and improvement of facilities to the Associate Director of Athletic for Operations, when appropriate.
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Cooperates with all coaches within the intercollegiate athletics program to enhance overall Departmental operations.
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Works with media relations personnel assigned to your sport to provide updated information and feature story items on team and individuals in order to receive publicity, both locally and nationally, as well as assisting in the production of the annual media guide.
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Performs other duties as requested by the Associate Director of Student Athletics or the Vice Chancellor for University Affairs and Athletics.
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Comply with NCAA and SEC rules and regulations.
